PlantNet Plant Identification App (Android) is a powerful and user-friendly tool for identifying plants, trees and flowers. It uses image recognition technology to help you quickly identify plants in your garden or nearby parks. The app was developed by scientists at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE), the Natural History Museum of Paris and the University of Montpellier, who have worked together to create a comprehensive database of plant species images.
Highlights:
• Easy to use – just snap a photo of any plant with your smartphone and get an accurate identification within seconds
• Built on sophisticated image recognition algorithms that are constantly being improved upon as new species are added to the database
• Identifies thousands of different species from all over the world including common garden plants, rare wildflowers, tropical plants, etc.
Features:
• Photo identification – take a picture using your phone’s camera or upload one from your library; PlantNet will then provide an accurate identification based on its extensive database
• Search by leaf shape & colour – if you know what type of plant you’re looking for but don’t know its name, you can search by leaf shape & colour instead; this feature is especially useful when trying to identify wildflowers
• Save photos & notes – once you’ve identified a plant, save it along with notes about where it was found so that other users can find it too; this makes it easier for amateur botanists to keep track of their discoveries!
New Updates:
• New tree-detection algorithm which significantly improves accuracy when identifying woody species such as trees and shrubs
• Improved support for identifying non-flowering plants like ferns and mosses
• Expanded list of supported languages including Spanish, Japanese and Chinese
• Support for Google Cloud Vision API integration allowing even more accurate results than before
• Ability to share identifications directly via social media platforms like Twitter & Facebook
Pros:
Accurate identification results thanks to advanced AI algorithms Comprehensive database covering thousands of different species worldwide Intuitive interface makes it easy even for novice users Free version available with additional paid features Regular updates add new features & improve existing ones
Cons:
Limited access in certain countries due to local laws Some users report occasional inaccurate results Not suitable for professional botanists due lack some detailed information
